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Rachael Fahim On Her Whirlwind Success: "You Have To Keep At It And Love The Process"

by Emily Wilson

Rachael Fahim

Keeping up with Rachael Fahim's success can be a little dizzying - so we have tracked the rising country star's trajectory, as well as chatted to her about what is next for her shining career.

Paul Kelly, Dolly Parton

Paul Kelly Honours Dolly Parton With 'I Will Always Love You' At Intimate Sydney Show

'I Will Always Love You' wasn't on the printed setlist, but Paul Kelly opted for a classy tribute to Dolly Parton nonetheless.

Tyla Rodrigues

CCMA Introduces Canada & Australia Country Music Exchange

Canadian artist Jade Eagleson and rising Australian country star Tyla Rodrigues lead the initiative.

Explore Our Playlists

Explore Our Playlists

Keep up with the best new music every week with our exclusive playlists curated on Spotify and Apple Music.

Features / Music

CMC Rocks 2026

CMC Rocks 2027 Lineup Predictions: Who Is Playing The 20th Anniversary?

Who is playing CMC Rocks 2027? Countrytown breaks down reader predictions and tour dates for the huge 20th-anniversary celebrations.

Features / Music

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Country Drop: Countrytown's Best New Country Music - 28 August

Each week, the team at Countrytown finds the best new country songs to add to our weekly playlist, The Country Drop. Here's our picks released this week, August 28, 2026.

Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll

Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll & More Honour Dolly Parton With Grand Ole Opry Tribute

Jelly Roll made a surprise appearance on Saturday evening, performing '9 to 5' alongside Opry musicians.

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Post Malone Cancels 2026 Strummingbird Festival Appearances

Organisers have named Tyler Childers, Sam Barber, and James Johnston as replacements on various dates.

Kane Brown, Shania Twain

Kane Brown Teases Collaboration With Shania Twain

The pair have teamed up for a fresh take on Twain’s hit, 'Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?,' but told from the guy’s perspective.

Emily Joy

Emily Joy Is Staying One Step Ahead As An Independent Country Artist

From Taylor Swift tribute shows to recording with Nashville session musicians, Perth's Emily Joy reveals how she is taking her power back.

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Kacey Musgraves' Stage Catches Fire In Boston

“I have way too much hairspray to be standing under that sh*t,” Musgraves joked.

Dolly Parton

Nashville Airport To Be Renamed In Honour Of Dolly Parton

The proposal follows renewed interest in a Change.org petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, with Sheryl Crow, Kaitlin Butts, and others supporting the move.

News / Festivals

Missy Higgins

Savannah In The Round Reveals Final Artist Announcement For 2026 Edition

The newly announced acts join a line-up of over 60 performers, including ICEHOUSE, Don McLean, Kingswood, The Wolfe Brothers, and many others.

Industry / Feature

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'Good Music And Good Work Travel': Aussie Industry Figures Up For Canadian Country Music Awards

The Canadian Country Music Awards take place next month, and locals Frank Varrasso and Justin Thomson have been given a nod in the International Industry Person Of The Year category.

Features / Music

Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont

Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley On Their Musical Marriage: 'We Thought We Might Drive Each Other Nuts'

The country duo navigate being married and raising children amidst a life on the road, alongside the release of their stellar third album, 'Souls On Show'.

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Motherhood, Heartbreak & Dolly Parton: Inside Saralyn’s Debut EP 'Goldline

The Australian country singer-songwriter opens up about family, songwriting and the deeply personal journey behind her debut EP, 'Goldline'.

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